traditional Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 I've just finished this basic, stock Dodge pickup using a damaged (and really inexpensive toy show purchase) DM Dodge Sweptside pickup cab and an MPC 'Little red Express' pickup box as the starting material. To add some challenge I chose to make a short wheelbase stepside, sidemount spare option, a six cylinder engine, a small rear window, small hubcaps (lathe turned) and improved proportion of the windshield. I also made simulated hood hinges and the basic tail-lights in brass. It uses a basic interior....drivers armrest and sun visor only, as well as the simple basic seat. The new windshield is made from polycarbonate with wire used as the gasket, and the 'Dodge nameplate letters are individually cut from foil pinstriping tape (very tedious). The paint is 'Dodge Red' done in basecoat/clearcoat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traditional Posted October 7, 2014 Author Share Posted October 7, 2014 (edited) Since this is a basic truck, a '57 Dodge flathead six-cylinder replaces the V8 Simulated hood hinges fabricated in brass I've added brake-lines, tubing exhaust with handmade exhaust clamps, and stepside running boards. Edited October 7, 2014 by traditional Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjracing Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Awesome job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramfins59 Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Outstanding work Clifford. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Very, very nice ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Wow! Very nice. Very impressive. Great work. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Ugly truck but beautiful work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris guthro Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Nicest model pickup I've ever seen! Amazing!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donb Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Wow! Very nice. Very impressive. Great work. Scott x2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris guthro Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Needs a 440, 4 speed with pistol grip, Dana 60.. And white white letter bfg's with slotted mags!! Haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris White Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 that is nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeBoyle Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62rebel Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 that is cooler than the other side of the pillow. excellent job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffs396 Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 AWESOME Cliff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Beautiful work and model as always Cliff! You and your brother take diecasts to whole nother level! I still haven't worked up the courage to try one myself. I definitely know who to ask for advise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliechaindrive Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Foxx Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Another great build , your work is always so nice . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixties Sam Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Amazing work! Really good conversion. Great details. Hood hinges are a nice touch. Excellent! Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heepey Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Pugh Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 (edited) Beautiful truck! You worked that baby over! Edited October 8, 2014 by gpugh1976 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Love it! I especially like it because it started off as a model of a top-line version and ended up as a base model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Gorgeous model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BirdWatcher Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Beautiful truck, Fantastic work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mangodart Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Beautiful !!!! You give me ideas with a resin cab and the Red Truck bed !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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